School - Speech Therapy: Speech language Pathologist Position

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a RegionalSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered, outcomes-focused environment — and you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals through communication and language development — We Should Talk!

As the RegionalSpeech Language Pathologist (SLP) , you will provide high-quality speech therapy services customized to meet the individual diagnoses and needs of designated students across multiple Spectrum School locations in order to achieve speech therapy goals and improve overall speech functioning. This includes but is not limited to direct instruction prescriptive evaluation, consulting with parents or guardians, and representatives from the home school district, writing IEP goals and interventions, monitoring student’s progress toward goals, attending IEP meetings and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

The Regional Speech Language Pathologist works under the support and direction of the Area/Regional Vice President, Operations and onsite Program Directors to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are upheld across multiple school locations and education teams.

Evaluating students in designated programs to identify speech-language therapy needs and determine appropriate levels of service.

Developing and implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to assessment findings, student strengths, and treatment objectives.

Setting collaborative, student-centered goals in partnership with families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.

Monitoring student progress regularly through data-driven assessments, adjusting therapy plans to align with developmental milestones and individual needs, and providing detailed progress reports to families and team members.

Providing direct speech and language therapy using evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, language comprehension, articulation, and cognitive-linguistic abilities in age-appropriate, natural environments.

Documenting therapy sessions and clinical observations accurately and promptly to ensure compliance with Spectrum policies and state regulatory standards.

Fostering open and proactive communication with families regarding therapy schedules, session changes, and progress updates to support transparency and continuity of care.

Collaborating with teachers, caregivers, and related service providers to support the integration and generalization of therapy goals into daily routines and educational settings.

Providing clinical support and expertise to onsite program teams, offering practical strategies to promote consistent implementation of therapy goals across environments.

Mentoring educators and staff within each program location to ensure effective delivery of student therapy plans and to build clinical capacity.

Overseeing the quality and consistency of speech therapy services across multiple school locations, ensuring alignment with clinical best practices and performance standards.

Maintaining clinical excellence through direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and knowledge-sharing to support a culture of professional growth and quality care.

Collaborating with clients, caregivers, and families to build trust and rapport, empowering them to participate in the therapy process and support student success.

Engaging in continuous professional development to remain informed of emerging practices, research, and innovations in the field of speech-language pathology and education.

Traveling regularly between assigned Spectrum School locations to provide hands‑on clinical support, direct therapy services, and program oversight; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Performing additional responsibilities or projects as requested by onsite Program Directors or assigned by the Area/Regional VP of Operations.

Master's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.

Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a speech language pathology (SLP) credential.

Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.

Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing speech therapy instruction, guidance and/or support to children, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.

Well-versed in special education services and compliance, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and working with children with individualized education plans (IEP's).

Highly skilled in working with children with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.

Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for children with diverse needs at various levels.

Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.

Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.

Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.

For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than

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At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions

FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Personal Protection Insurance Plans

Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program

Legal Services Insurance

Pet Health Insurance

School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule

Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy

401k Retirement Saving Plan

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*Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related fieldLicenses & Certifications Required

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